Can schools entice young people to choose foods that are better for their health and the health of the planet? A woman serves lunch to a boy in a cafeteria. (Photo by pixelshot) In New York City, a surprising culinary shift is happening where few expect it: inside...
At the University of Toronto, people with specialized information become journalists and work with News Decoder to inform teens hungry for good information. A map connects Toronto to Paris. (Credit: Google Maps Image/News Decoder) Preety Sharma is a public health and...
Through storytelling, we challenge students to discover their connections to the world around them and to each other, whether across town or across countries. News Decoder founder Nelson Graves talks with a group of students from Westover School in the U.S. state of...
With News Decoder, young people not only question what is going on around them, they discover they’ve got peers across the globe asking similar questions. A selection of News Decoder student story headlines and the questions they ask. (Illustration by News...
Bullies gain their power when people fear them. But sometimes our own inner strength is more powerful. A schoolgirl is bullied by classmates. Illustration by News Decoder. This article, by student Anderson Tuyizere, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
When the screen becomes your escape from depression, can you find a way to face the reality around you? A young girl stares at her computer screen. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article, by student Ange Umugisha, was produced out of News Decoder’s school...
In many places, people are shocked by the high price of food. But cheaper options come with other costs to children’s health and the greater environment. A supermarket aisle of sugary drinks. (Photo by LoraLiu/Getty Images) This article was produced exclusively...
Staying strong during hard times is the key to success. Set yourself some personal goals and don’t be afraid to accept help from kind people. Two hands grasp each other. (Image by simarik/Getty Images Signature) This article, by student Aloys Bizimana, was...
When fire swept through Southern California, it left a trail of toxic waste in Los Angeles from such mundane possessions as vacuums, power tools and e-cars. A car drives past homes and vehicles destroyed by the Palisades Fire at the Pacific Palisades Bowl Mobile...
To conduct new research, scholars need access to past studies. But often that costs money that many can’t afford. India is trying to fix that problem. A library has an aisle closed for subscribers. (Illustration by News Decoder) This article was produced...